Gardens and Garden History

Window Boxes

As I was wandering around Beacon Hill in Boston recently, I was impressed with the variety and elaboration of the window boxes. I took some photos to share with you, and perhaps inspire you as they did me.

Patterson, your constant support is a wonderful encouragement. Thank you for your comment. I have been traveling, hosting major birthdays, and watching children graduate from college. Now it is time to return to gardens.

These are lovely photos of window boxes! They brought a smile to my face and joy to my heart. Another place that has wonderful window boxes and gardens in very small places is Marblehead. Thanks for sharing.

I have a thought on Kathelen’s comment at the very top. Hydrangeas like being rootbound, so they likely did fine for one year, probably thinned out at two and most likely plum ran out of soil at three years. But they sure looked pretty for that first year. This is one of the reasons you will see so many hydrangeas in pots in Europe where there may be smaller gardens and consequently the use of pots to create a beautiful big look. They can be kept for a long time in a pot if they are root-pruned occasionally, just be careful to use a vitamin B solution and a good organic potting soil to prevent root shock.